Is your business in control of your supply chain, or at its mercy? Supply chain disruptions can cost your company money, customers and brand reputation. Join MITA and the University of Wisconsin – Madison on a fascinating journey to creating a flexible, responsive, and controlled supply chain. Learn how companies are preparing for and managing the unexpected; developing innovative work-arounds to meet customer demands; and uncovering and mitigating hidden threats to supply chain functionality.
Our first speaker, Professor John McKeller, University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Business, will discuss the global issues creating turmoil in worldwide supply chains with special emphasis on the macro and micro issues facing companies today. Learn strategies to deal with the unexpected. Dr. McKeller has a wealth of supply chain management experience at companies including Ralston Purina, Eli Lilly and General Dynamics prior to his teaching and consulting career.
Our second speaker, Roger Paulson, Practice Director at the UWEBC's Supply Chain Management, Customer Service and Sales Operations, will discuss strategies companies are employing to overcome the supply chain disruptions
Our final speaker, Harry Haney, Associate Director for Supply Chain Customer Development for Kraft Foods Group, Inc. will focus on the increasing importance of being engaged with governmental affairs and regulations as well the transportation issues that can impact supply chain.
For speaker bios, click here.
AGENDA:
7:30am – 8:00am Registration
8:00am – 8:30am Breakfast
8:30am – 8:50am Program: MITA Annual Meeting and Board Member Announcements
8:50am – 10:30am Speakers' Presentations
Additionally, meet MITA's newest slate of board members (election results announced during the annual meeting) and network with MITA members and sponsors.
Cost: $25 SPECIAL for Members / $40 for Non-Members
This event is Co-Sponsored by UW – Office of Corporate Relations and ME Dey Import-Export.
Source: Madison International Trade Association
